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とどめを刺(さ)す
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
    1. to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
  • 2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
  • 3. to be the best for A

Readings

とどめを刺す
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止めを刺す
(21%)
とどめをさす
(21%)
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